Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Scarlet Past |
| SKU | DEA150 |
| Hex | #A53B3D |
| RGB | 165, 59, 61 |
| HSL | 359°, 47%, 44% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Scarlet Past
With an LRV of 11, Scarlet Past is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Scarlet Past works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Scarlet Past within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A53B3D in HSL space. Pair Scarlet Past with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Scarlet Past Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Scarlet Past from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEA150 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Tanager (SW 6601) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tanager swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Scarlet Past
The closest Behr equivalent of Scarlet Past is Bijou Red (UL110-16). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Behr is your counter, order Bijou Red and you'll get the same color. See the full Bijou Red swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Lyons Red (CC-68) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lyons Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Valspar, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Planet Fever (V006-3) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.1 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Planet Fever swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Scarlet Past
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Granada (PPG17-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Scarlet Past without repainting risk. See the full Granada swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Scarlet Past
Glidden's nearest match is Granada (PPG17-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Scarlet Past without repainting risk. See the full Granada swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Scarlet Past
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Scarlet Past. The nearest is Santa Rosa Red (204-7DB) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Santa Rosa Red swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Red Tanager (HGSW 1062) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Red Tanager swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Hopscotch (JG-31) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hopscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Scarlet Past
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Scarlet Past. The nearest is Rectory Red (NO. 217) at ΔE 4.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rectory Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Scarlet Past
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Siren (1117), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Scarlet Past without repainting risk. See the full Siren swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Moonrose (1103) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonrose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Scarlet Past
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Scarlet Past is Canadian Flag (C2-521). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Canadian Flag and you'll get the same color. See the full Canadian Flag swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Scarlet Past
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Scarlet Past. The nearest is Emperors Silk (EMPERORS SILK) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Emperors Silk swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Backdrop, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Bahaus (BD-BH) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bahaus swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Scarlet Past
At Kompozit, the closest color to Scarlet Past is Moonrose (1103) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonrose swatch →